Sunday, June 29, 2014

Welcome to My Point of View

My name is Beth and I'm a full time wife and mother. I married the love of my life, Todd in 1991. Our first and only biological son was born in 1994. We started fostering in 2010 and have since adopted four girls and one boy; they range in age from 19 to 2. We've got a few other unofficially adopted kiddos out and about in the world, so we stay pretty darn busy!

I love to do all sorts of crafty things, read, garden, play with the kids, bake, and so much more, so there may be a few posts with some fun ideas about all kinds of stuff mixed in with my reviews. I prefer to use all natural, eco-friendly, products whenever possible, so if you have any favorites, let me know! I'll also let you know which boxes and brands we receive that follow these guidelines.

I started this blog to review the subscription boxes I subscribe to, as well as share some tips and tricks with my readers. I'm hoping that this blog will eventually allow me to provide my followers with some great giveaways and contests. The more followers I have, the better those chances!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at bloggerbeth at hotmail DOT com.

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My Subscription Boxes

I've fallen in love with something new recently: Subscription Boxes. I'd never heard of them until a few months ago, but now, I can't get enough. If only I had an unlimited supply of money, I'd subscribe to pretty much all of them. Below are my favorites (so far). If you'd like to check them out, or even subscribe, please use the links below so I get credit for referring you. :-)

I'll take some pictures of my boxes and their goodies and post them here as I have time.

For The Kiddos

FabKids
Designer-inspired clothes for boys and girls. Sizes 2-12. I've gotten some fabulously cute outfits for the hobbits from them. So far, I've only found one outfit for the munchkin, but they seem to be getting better at branching out style-wise for the boys. I'm a huge cheapskate when it comes to clothes, but I can't pass up this quality for these prices! They also have B1G1 sales throughout the year. This is a $29.95 month to month subscription and you can skip any month by the 5th with no charge. You can also cancel at any time.
http://www.fabkids.com/invite/46599044/

Citrus Lane
Delight Your Little One! Get a surprise box of the best products for your child every month. This subscription box is for newborn to 5 years. You choose which age bracket your child is in, and they deliver age-appropriate goodies directly to you each month. You can sign up for monthly ($29/mo), 3 months ($24/mo), or 12 months ($21/mo)
You get 50% off your first month if you use my code below:
https://www.citruslane.com/invitedby/Beth.Blanchard.2528317

The Happy Trunk
Hands on art, craft, and science activities for kids in two age groups: 3-7 and 8-11. All materials and know how included. These boxes have been full of great projects for the girls and definitely things I wouldn't normally just have lying around the house. You can subscribe with their monthly, 3, 6, or 12 month plans. Cost is $19.95 to 17.95, depending on your subscription length.
Get $10 off your first box with this link:


Silly Rhino
Receive a monthly box of awesome for kids 0-4. These are environmentally friendly, high quality toys, accessories and gear. We have been beyond pleased with everything that comes in this box. Gabe knows it's his mail, so he comes running and can't wait to open the box to see what he's gotten! This is a month-to-month subscription and costs $35.99. You can cancel at any time.
http://www.sillyrhino.com

The Boodle Box
The Boodle Box is "a monthly subscription box full of adorable accessories and beauty products that encourage girls of all ages to uncover new things and discover themselves in the process!" They have two age ranges: 5-10 and 11 and up. The cost is $24.99 for one month, $19.99 per month for their 3 month subscription, $19.99 per month with free shipping for their 6 month subscriptions, and $19.99 per month with free shipping PLUS the 12th month is free with their 12 month subscription.
http://www.theboodlebox.com/

Pamper Yourself!

Bezel Box
"Beautiful Boutique Jewelry Delivered To Your Door" This is a jewelry subscription box. For $29.97 each month plus shipping, they send you 4-5 gorgeous jewelry pieces valued at over $150. They also have a mini-subscription for $19.97 which includes 2 pieces each month. You can also buy additional pieces directly from their online store. I've been thrilled with just about everything I've received from them! This is a month-to-month subscription and you can cancel anytime. 

FabFitFun
This is a quarterly subscription box curated by Giuliana Rancic and the FabFitFun team that sends some "uh-mazing" items out four times a year. You get over $120 worth of premium, full sized products for $49.99 per season. Or, sign up for a full year and save $20.00. The Spring 2014 FFF Box contained over $215 worth of items! You can also get $5 off if you use my link below.
http://vip.fff.me/38BJ

Bespoke Post
Themed boxes, choice goods, and stories to help you make the most of it all. This subscription box is geared toward men, but honestly, I've loved everything that's come in! You can skip any month by the 5th with no charge. You can also purchase additional or different boxes at any time. What I like about this subscription is that you get to see what's in the box ahead of time and decide whether or not you'd like to receive that month's box, switch to a different box, or skip that month altogether. 

Julep
Get brand-new, can't miss color and beauty every month. There are currently two subscription tiers: My Maven and Maven Luxe. With My Maven, you'll get at least $40 worth of polish and product for $24.99 a month, or $19.99 a month with a three-month prepaid subscription. With Maven Luxe, you'll get at least $60 worth of polish and product for $39.99 a month, or $34.99 a month with a three-month prepaid subscription. Both monthly boxes are completely customizable. They also offer a Secret Store once a month where you can purchase items at a huge discount.

Cult Cosmetics
Nail polish, nail art kits, accessories, ideas, tutorials, and more! "We are the cosmetics brand of the new Los Angeles, a casual yet sophisticated cosmetics culture alive with vivid colors, fresh designs, and confident self-expression. Our award-winning polishes are single coat formulas that are toxin-free, vegan, and never tested on animals. Our colors are not just inspired by California, they are made in California. Launched in October 2013, we have already won national recognition. Our best-selling product is Blackbox, which keeps you permanently on-trend in the hottest nail colors and cosmetic looks." The cost is $19.99 a month plus shipping for their Blackbox. You can purchase some of their products directly without a subscription. You can skip any month by the 5th and cancel at any time. They currently do not have a referral program.
http://www.cultcosmetics.com